Media and Cultural Volunteering Opportunity in Greece through the European Solidarity Corps 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityGermany
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationGreece
Deadline2026-06-26
Opportunity description
Kultur- und Initiativenhaus Greifswald e.V., in cooperation with UNITED SOCIETIES OF BALKANS, offers an individual volunteering opportunity through the European Solidarity Corps in Thessaloniki, Greece, as part of the Balkan Hotspot media and cultural project. The program enables volunteers to participate in media content creation through blogging, radio, video production, and social media, while also supporting social and cultural initiatives and promoting dialogue between young people and the local community. The volunteering period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027 and is open to participants residing in Germany who wish to gain international experience in media and community engagement.
Benefits and Advantages
- Accommodation in a shared house with international volunteers in Thessaloniki.
- Shared double-room accommodation.
- Food allowance throughout the volunteering period.
- Pre-departure training in Germany.
- One-week on-arrival training in Greece.
- Opportunity to learn the Greek language.
- Practical experience in blogging, radio, video production, and social media.
- Work in an international environment and engage with the local community.
Duties & responsibilities
- Create content using tools such as blogs, radio, video, and social media platforms.
- Support social and cultural activities through media and communication initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with an international team of volunteers.
- Engage with and support the local community in Thessaloniki.
- Contribute to creating spaces for dialogue, freedom of expression, and youth engagement.
- Promote the values of solidarity, active participation, and youth involvement in line with European Union objectives.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be residents of Germany.
- A strong interest in media, journalism, and communication activities is required.
- Willingness to collaborate with other volunteers and engage with the local community.
- No previous experience is required.
- Applicants should indicate their preferred start date and desired volunteering duration in the application.
- Candidates must be available to participate in an online interview with the USB organization.